Museum Calendar 2013

Revised 5/1/13

 

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Family Fun Day,  Saturday, May 11th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and craft activity.  Family Fun Day is held every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

Exhibit Lecture,  Sunday, May 12th  2PM

When We Were Not at Work, presented by Catherine Brid Nicholson, PhD, Kean University.  Come join us this Mother’s Day for an exciting talk on toys and games. Learn how different toys were made, how they would be played with and who exactly the toymakers were.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x13.  Regular Admission.

 

In the Revolutionary Style, Wednesday, May 15th  7 pm

Discover what was "IN" and what was "OUT" in 18th Century fashion with Pat Sanftner.  Explore the style changes during the 1700's and the fashion mavins that made them happen.  Complete with period dress and costume changes, Pat will reveal the truly fascinating history of a subject we all love to get in to.  Admission is $8 for non-members & $4 for Members (includes Museum admission).  Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended call 973-377-2982 x14.  

 

Bring a Guest,  Saturday, May 18th  & 19th Regular Hours

Bring a friend, a family member, or colleague to participating sites for a discount of Buy One Regular Admission, Get One Free during site hours and receive a punch card for discounted admission throughout the year at participating sites.  This program is sponsored by the Morris County Alliance for Tourism (MCAT).   For more information contact Morristown National Historical Park - 973-539-2016 x 210 or visit morristourism.org for site information and to print or download a site guide/map.   

 

Exhibit Lecture,  Thursday, June 6th  6 PM

Working Men's Clothes in New Jersey and the Atlantic World, 1750-1825, presented by Tyler Putman, University of Delaware.  This talk will examine the clothing of sailors and laborers in New Jersey and abroad using written records, visual depictions, and surviving garments.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x13.  Regular Admission.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, June 8th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and craft activity.  Family Fun Day is held every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

Summer Camp for a Day,  10AM-2PM

Campers may pick and choose as many camp sessions as they please.  Each camp is different!

Camp Dates:

Tuesday, July 9th

Wednesday, July, 17th

Thursday, July 25th

Wednesday July 31st

Members: $25 for any 1 session and $65 for any 3.  Non-Members: $30 for any 1 session and $80 for any 3 sessions.  Sign-up now!  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required, call 973-377-2982 x12.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, July 13th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and craft activity.  Family Fun Day is held every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

Summer Camp for a Day,  10AM-2PM

Campers may pick and choose as many camp sessions as they please.  Each camp is different!

Camp Dates:

Wednesday, August 7th

Thursday, August 15th

Tuesday, August 20th

Wednesday, August 28th

Members: $25 for any 1 session and $65 for any 3.  Non-Members: $30 for any 1 session and $80 for any 3 sessions.  Sign-up now!  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required,  call 973-377-2982 x12.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, August 10th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and craft activity.  Family Fun Day is held every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

New Exhibit Opens,  Tuesday, September 10th  Regular Hours

More information to come.  Visit www.metc.org for up-to-date information.  Regular Admission.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, September 14th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and craft activity.  Family Fun Day is held every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

Exhibit Lecture,  Sunday, September 29th  2 PM

More information to come.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x13.  Regular Admission.

 

Bottle Hill Day,  Saturday, October 5th  11 AM - 4 PM

Go back in time with the New Jersey Frontier Guard and learn about life during the French and Indian Wars (1754 - 1765).  Stationed on the front lawn of the Museum, members of the New Jersey Frontier Guard will recreate and demonstrate the crafts, skills, military activities and daily life of the mid-eighteenth century New Jersey resident.  In addition, visitors are encouraged to explore the Museum and it's many exhibits.  For more information visit our website at www.metc.org or call 973-377-2982.  FREE!

 

Family Fun Day,  Tricks-N-Treats, Saturday, October 12th  1 PM - 3 PM

Once again the Museum will host a hauntingly fun Halloween themed afternoon.  Come in costume and participate in a number of activities, including games and crafts.  Pre-registration recommended.  For more information call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission. 

 

Exhibit Lecture,  October, 13th  2 PM

More information to come.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x13.  Regular Admission.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, November 9th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and craft activity.  Family Fun Day is held every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

Teddy Bear Picnic,  Thursday, November 14th  4 PM - 5 PM

Bring your teddy bear and help us honor National Teddy Bear Day, with a Teddy Bear Picnic for both human and stuffed visitors alike.  Gather around our Museum Educator and listen to teddy bear stories.  Take part in a fun teddy bear craft.  Enjoy yummy teddy bear treats and an afternoon of teddy bear fun!  Appropriate for children 2-6 years old.  Advanced registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  $3 admission/ participant & Regular Admission for all others.

 

Exhibit Lecture,  Sunday, November  17th  2 PM

More information to come.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x13.  Regular Admission.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, December 14th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and craft activity.  Family Fun Day is held every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

Blue Star Museum Season,  Memorial Day – Veteran’s Day  Regular Hours

As a thank you to those in the Armed Forces and their families, METC will once again participate in the Blue Star Museum program.  This is a free admission program available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention Common Access Card (CAC), A DD Form 1173 ID Card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID Card, which includes active duty military and their immediate family members, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve.  For more information call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit www.metc.org.  FREE!

 


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